An Ounce of Prevention (Chapter 1, page 1 of 11)

As the tail lights of Katie's car disappeared around the bend, warm arms came from behind Carmen, circling her waist and pulling her back against Alex. She closed her eyes and welcomed the rush of
excitement as he kissed her neck. They had the evening to themselves and they would make the most of it, as they always did. His hands slid up and cupped her breasts.

"I love you, Carmen." He whispered as he nibbled her earlobe.

She turned, pushing his hands aside, and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I love you too." She pulled his lips down to hers and kissed him with total abandon. Their lovemaking had lost none of
its fire.

He lifted her into his arms and carried her into the house. There he stopped and locked the door. "That's so you can't get out." His eyes were full of passion, but a smile played at the corners of
his mouth.

She feigned alarm. "What are you going to do to me?"

He lowered her feet to the floor and placed a hand on either side of her, trapping her against the wall. "Anything I want," he answered in a voice husky with passion. His index finger lightly
traced her lips, her jaw line and slid down her neck. "You're still the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."

She met his gaze. All the humor was gone, leaving only passion. For a few moments they gazed into each other's eyes. When she met him nine years ago she thought he was the most handsome man she had
ever seen. The years and his sweet personality had only improved his looks.